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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

The Rebounder/Mini Trampoline Benefits

After my month in health, and being told I was not doing the right type of exercise, I bought a rebounder. A rebounder is basically a mini trampoline.

There are many benefits to rebounding.

Detox your lymph nodes

Burn calories

Lower impact on the joints

Work the whole body at once

Positive effect on every muscle and cell in the body.

Strengthens the musculosketeal system

Increases circulation and oxygenation to improve both organ and tissue health.

Strengthens the heart

Aids in increasing healthier red blood cells

Aids in lowering blood pressure

Less strain on the heart

Improves lung capacity and respiration

Helps to produce alkaline ph easier, important because the majority of us are to acidic.

Aids in cellular and tissue repair when used on a regular basis.

Better sleep

Helps to improve balance

The biggest benefit is that it is fun.

I went to the local sports store, which here is the Academy, and bought an Urban Rebounder. My reasons for choosing this one are, first I have never used a rebounder and liked that it came with a stabilizing bar, which can be removed. It was not on for to long before I took it off, still nice to have. It also folds up for easy storage, came with two DVDs and can recline. Here you see how the recline feet fold under and are strapped when you don't want to use them. Since I use the DVD mine are down all the time as you can see in the picture below.

The first DVD is just an introduction to the rebounder and includes brief demos of the other DVDs you can purchase separately. The second DVD contains 3 workouts, Quick Start Training, 30 min. workout, Cardio Blast, about 40 min, and Core Training, about 40 min. I do not recommend these workouts for anyone with joint issues, as you are also on the floor. I have yet to make it all the way through the Cardio Blast without stopping, but I have noticed I burn more calories. Totally love the Core Training. The DVD is definitely not for beginners, more advanced intermediate to advanced.

You can buy various DVDs to workout with both for the Urban Rebounder, and the rebounder in general. I took a look at the DVDs for the Urban Rebounder and don't like that there are various types of workouts on one DVD for instance on #1 which I would think was for beginners includes first timer, basic, intermediate, advanced, senior, and abs. Why would you do that, put seniors in the mix they need their own. So I decided to view some other rebounder workouts.

This post is long enough, so I will do another one on other DVDs that I would like to purchase in the future. Hmmm I'm thinking some for Christmas sure would be nice, burn off the extra holiday calories.

I have not used a rebounder but several people do in our boot camp due to bad knees, etc. They can't take the constant pounding from sprints. But let me tell ya - they burn as much or MORE calories than the rest of us running around crazy with suicide drills, sprints, repeats and 15 touches. Phew I am getting tired just typing all of that. My husband has one and I really need to try it out. I get afraid I will REBOUND right up and off the thing. LOL.

My client bought one for the same reasons that you stated above but does she get on it? LOL. Now, I force her by making it part of her workout when we train. It's a great workout especially for those with joint problems. I'm stopping by from WOW!

I have always wondered if these mini trampolines work! I have tried so many things over the years and some work and some don't. It sounds like this is in the works category! I might have to look into getting one! Thanks for sharing on the Four Seasons Blog Hop last week (yes I am really behind). Hope to see you this week.

Hello! I'm actually looking for some durable trampoline parts online because my fitness trampoline is wearing out. I was thinking of buying the net only because the rest of the components look pretty strong. Last week I spent the night searching for some reliable Sportspower trampoline parts and I couldn't find a satisfactory one. Thanks god I came across your blog now and I'm definitely going to give this one a try.

While the basic bounce is a great way to get started on a trampoline, you can progress to different trampoline activities as you become more familiar and more comfortable with the apparatus. The mini trampoline allows you to be versatile, so you have a whole arsenal of trampoline moves that are at your disposal.